Homburger's tax practice, led by Reto Heuberger, is recognised for its breadth of expertise across domestic and cross-border mandates. The firm has been described by one client as 'combining rigorous tax analysis with pragmatic and innovative solutions, which ensures a highly efficient and reliable service.' The team advises corporations, financial institutions and private clients on tax planning, M&A structuring and reorganisations. Heuberger himself specialises in corporate and family office taxation, Stefan Oesterhelt focuses on international tax matters, including litigation, and Dieter Grünblatt advises on capital markets and private equity taxation, supported by Laetitia Fracheboud's international tax expertise.
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Testimonials
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- 'One of the best tax law firms in Switzerland.'
- ‘Stefan Oesterhelt is an excellent tax partner with good connections to tax authorities. He gets tax rulings done quickly and very solidly.’
- 'Stefan Oesterhelt is an outstanding partner and, in our view, the leading tax lawyer in Switzerland. He combines exceptional technical expertise with an impressive ability to navigate complex issues pragmatically and effectively. His strong and constructive relationships with the authorities are invaluable, and his reputation as a genuine problem solver makes him stand out in the market.'
Key clients
- Novo Nordisk
- Liberty Global/Sunrise Communications
- Galderma, EQT
- Sunshine SwissCo
- HomeToGo
- Meyer Burger Technology
- KPMG Switzerland
- Wefox
- Idorsia
- Yoda
- DWS Group
- Kellenberger Family
Work highlights
Advised Novo Nordisk on cross-border tax matters in the $11bn acquisitions of three manufacturing sites, following the Catalent deal.
Advising BeOne on cross-border tax matters in relation to its relocation from the Cayman Islands to Switzerland.
Assisted Liberty Global and Sunrise as lead counsel on cross-border tax matters tied to the $3.7bn spin-off and listing of Sunrise on SIX and NASDAQ.
Lawyers
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Reto Heuberger
Other key lawyers
Dieter Grünblatt; Stefan Oesterhelt; Claudia Suter; Laetitia Fracheboud; Reto Heuberger